William Howard School
URN: 137252 • Brampton CA8 1AR
Overview
- Name
- William Howard School
- URN
- 137252
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kath Pigdon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01697745700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Longtown Road, Brampton CA8 1AR
Summary
William Howard School, located in Brampton, Cumbria, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,303 students and a capacity of 1,462. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and high-performing learning environment, where the focus is on helping every student achieve their full potential. The ethos emphasizes personal growth and academic excellence, supported by a committed staff and a strong student leadership team.
The curriculum at William Howard School is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, offering an Accelerate Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and tailored options for Key Stages 4 and 5. The school also prioritises character development and provides various extra-curricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. Support systems are in place for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they require.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's approach, as demonstrated by events like the Year 6 Open Evening, which invites families to explore the school and connect with staff and students. William Howard School actively encourages parental involvement and communication, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.
The curriculum at William Howard School is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, offering an Accelerate Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and tailored options for Key Stages 4 and 5. The school also prioritises character development and provides various extra-curricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. Support systems are in place for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they require.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's approach, as demonstrated by events like the Year 6 Open Evening, which invites families to explore the school and connect with staff and students. William Howard School actively encourages parental involvement and communication, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.
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Nearby alternatives
- William Howard School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1462
- Pupils
- 1303
- Boys
- 667
- Girls
- 636
- FSM %
- 18.50
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1303 | 667 | 636 | 1462 | 18.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1346 | 688 | 658 | 1462 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1362 | 690 | 672 | 1462 | 13.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1362 | 690 | 672 | 1462 | 13.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1367 | 696 | 671 | 1462 | 10.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1411 | 714 | 697 | 1462 | 8.00 |
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